Computer peripherals and printers

Meta no longer prolonging the life of datacentre servers

During the earnings call for the company’s latest quarterly results, CFO Susan Li said Meta would be investing in GPU servers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

The future of collaboration in virtuality

The internet has introduced a host of applications to enable increasingly sophisticated collaboration across distances. Email catapulted economies into near real-time cooperation of teams, but new technologies promise to unleash immersive collaboration tools Continue Reading

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• Martin Schwirn, Computer Weekly

Cups Linux printing bugs open door to DDoS attacks, says Akamai

The Cups Linux printing vulnerabilities disclosed at the end of September would seem to have a nasty sting in their tail, according to researchers at Akamai Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Post Office spending £80,000+ a week on engineers who can’t work, as IT project burns cash

Revelation is latest evidence of the Post Office’s struggles to replace Fujitsu’s controversial Horizon software used in branches Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

Printing vulnerability affecting Linux distros raises alarm

Security pros need to get in front of a series of vulnerabilities affecting the Cups Linux printing service after an apparently botched disclosure process saw technical details published in advance of a patch Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Under-pressure Post Office botches hardware procurement in project to replace error-prone system

Pressured decision-making caused mistakes in the Post Office project to replace the system at the heart of national scandal Continue Reading

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• Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA

SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)

SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) is an electronic interface that enables PCs and servers to communicate with peripheral hardware, such as storage devices, printers and scanners, faster and more flexibly than previous parallel data transfer interfaces. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Brien Posey

Synnovis attack highlights degraded, outdated state of NHS IT

More cyber attacks against the health service are likely, and will succeed if something isn’t done to address the increasingly elderly NHS IT estate, experts are warning Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Autonomous weapons systems defy rigid attempts at arms control

In an ever more dangerous world, the technology is outpacing diplomacy and holds clear strategic value. Retaining human control over its use will require embracing imperfect solutions Continue Reading

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• Kyle Hiebert, Computer Weekly

UK hails first test of quantum aircraft navigation

The government’s £2.5bn quantum strategy receives a boost with test of quantum technology that gets around GPS jamming Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

USB-C

USB-C, or Universal Serial Bus Type-C, is a standard connection type for mobile and portable devices. It provides a single reversible connector to transmit both power for charging and data for transfers. It is designed to replace all current USB types. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Executive interview: Balancing AI with human creativity

We speak to the chief product officer at Getty Images and iStock about the role generative AI can play in the image-making process. Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Bit by Bit: Novel techniques to shrink AI's carbon footprint

We look at some of the new techniques that promise to reduce energy usage of AI by 65% Continue Reading

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• Oliver King-Smith

720p

720p is a high-definition (HD) display standard used to describe the resolution of a television or computer display that measures 1280 x 720 pixels. As such, each complete raster in the display's image has 1280 vertical lines and 720 horizontal lines. Continue Reading

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• Robert Sheldon

The ransomware threat to UK critical infrastructure

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a parliamentary report warns that a lack of ransomware preparedness at the highest levels of government is leaving UK critical national infrastructure dangerously exposed – we analyse the risks. We examine how AI tools are helping to enhance cloud security. And the CTO at jewellery retailer Pandora discusses organisational change in IT. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

How hybrid work patterns change end user computing

While some organisations have mandated that staff return to the office, many places still operate a hybrid policy – we look at the IT admin challenges Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

endpoint device

An endpoint device is an internet-capable computer hardware device on a TCP/IP network. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

Windows key (winkey)

The Windows key (winkey) is a button on a Windows computer keyboard. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati
• Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Editor

Facebook pins future on Quest 3 and AI development

Parent company Meta has focused on establishing Twitter rival Threads and its new augmented reality headset Quest 3 Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust uses RealWear headsets for training

NHS trauma and orthopaedic department deploys head-mounted cameras to livestream surgeon’s view footage of operations to classroom Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

DisplayPort

DisplayPort is an interface for digital displays, particularly computer monitors. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Zola

Bristol Uni to host one of Europe’s most power supercomputer clusters

A high-performance computer system being built at the University of Bristol will run thousands of GPUs to support research in artificial intelligence and scientific discovery Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

ITAM influence on cyber risk becoming a factor in credit ratings

Credit agency S&P Global Ratings warns that organisations that pay inadequate attention to IT asset management as a factor in their cyber risk management processes may find their creditworthiness takes a dive Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Biden administration bans investment in Chinese high tech

Executive Order prohibits investment firms from supporting Chinese firms specialising in AI, quantum and advanced semiconductors Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

CW EMEA: Aalto University – where ideas take off

In this issue of CW EMEA, we look at the startup scene in Finland. Helsinki’s status as a prominent tech breeding ground is well established, with an alumnus contingent that includes Rovio, Supercell, ICEYE and the world-renowned Slush event. Every startup needs a starting place, however, and for many Finnish innovators, their stories began at Aalto University. We also look at how the Gulf region is seeing some of the heaviest investments in the latest technology as countries diversify their economies to reduce reliance on oil. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Small satellite testing gets funding boost

A new facility has been established as part of the government’s £200m funding for Earth Observation Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Biometrics watchdog calls for public space surveillance review

The biometrics and surveillance camera commissioner is calling for a review of public space surveillance to gain a clearer picture about the proliferation of Chinese surveillance technology across the public sector, but warns against applying double standards on companies just because they are from China Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Apple's $3,500 headset offers VR at a premium

Apple devices have always commanded a premium, but will consumers and business splash out $3,499 on its new Vision Pro headset? Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

sound card

A sound card is a computer component responsible for generating and recording audio. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

TrackPoint (pointing stick)

A TrackPoint, also called a pointing stick, is a cursor control device found in Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computers. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

mouse

A mouse is a small device that a computer user pushes across a desk surface in order to point to a place on a display screen and to select one or more actions to take from that position. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Restaurants hit by IT problems after BlackCat attack on supplier NCR

Ransomware attack on systems of payments giant causing service outages for restaurants around the world Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

HDTV (high-definition television)

HDTV (high-definition television) is a television display technology that provides picture quality similar to 35 mm movies with sound quality similar to that of a compact disc. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB)

USB 3.0 is a Universal Serial Bus (USB) data transfer standard that is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 devices and is very commonly used for computer peripherals. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

print server

A print server is a software application, network device or computer that manages print requests and makes printer queue status information available to end users and network administrators. Continue Reading

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• Alexander S. Gillis, Technical Writer and Editor

digital television (DTV)

Digital television (DTV) is the transmission of television signals using a digital broadcast format rather than conventional analog methods. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Innovative Technology deploys age estimation tech in shops and pubs

A company involved in Home Office-led trials of biometric age estimation technologies has begun rolling out its hardware to UK shops and pubs so they can use its facial recognition algorithm to assure customers’ ages Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

QWERTY keyboard

The QWERTY (pronounced KWEHR-tee) keyboard is the standard typewriter and computer keyboard in countries that use a Latin-based alphabet. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

RGB (red, green and blue)

RGB (red, green and blue) refers to a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen. Continue Reading

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• Andrew Zola

trackball

A trackball is a computer cursor control device used in many laptop computer keyboards and older versions of computer mice. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Russia risks shortage of PCs and software

Russian consumers and businesses could face a shortage of IT equipment including PCs and software Continue Reading

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• Computer Weekly correspondent

digital video

Digital video is audio/visual content in a binary format, with information presented as a sequence of digital data rather than in a continuous signal as analog information is. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

on-screen display (OSD)

An on-screen display (OSD) is a control panel superimposed on a computer monitor, mobile device, television screen or another electronic device display that enables users to select viewing options and/or adjust components of the display, such as brightness, contrast, and horizontal and vertical positioning. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Scanning – an enabler for digital transformation

Many organisations are shifting to a ‘less-paper’ environment as they accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. Scanning plays a key role in this transition, enabling companies to ... Continue Reading

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• Louella Fernandes, Quocirca

non-interlaced display

A non-interlaced display is a screen display in which the lines are scanned progressively from the top to the bottom of the screen. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

KPMG: IT chiefs vote for innovation, but are they forgetting tech debt?

New study from KPMG shows businesses are keen to adopt new technologies to drive improvements to customer experience Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

hue, saturation and brightness

Hue, saturation and brightness, or HSB, are aspects of color in the red, green, and blue (RGB) scheme. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

screen door effect

The screen door effect is the occurrence of thin, dark lines or a mesh appearance caused by the gaps between pixels on a screen or projected image. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

plotter

A plotter is a printer that interprets commands from a computer to make line drawings on paper with one or more automated pens. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

interlaced display

An interlaced display, or interlaced scan video, is when a video only changes every other row of pixels in the image at each screen refresh. Continue Reading

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• Gavin Wright

inkjet printer

An inkjet printer is a computer peripheral that produces hard copies of a text document or photo by spraying droplets of ink onto paper. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Department of Health investigates bias in medical devices and algorithms

The government has launched a review to look at the problem of discrimination in medical devices and decision-making software Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Corporate devices and the circular economy

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should look to revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but why and what does this mean when it comes to managing the lifecycle of their entire IT estate? Continue Reading

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• Katy Medlock

laser printer

A laser printer is a popular type of computer printer that uses a non-impact photocopier technology where there are no keys striking the paper. Continue Reading

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• Paul Kirvan

IT Sustainability Think Tank: Incorporating circular economy principles into IT procurement

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, CIOs and IT managers should look to revamp their IT procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but where should they start? Continue Reading

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• Craig Melson, TechUK

IT departments need holistic circular economies to fight climate change

With sustainability moving up the boardroom agenda, IT managers should revamp procurement strategies to align with the principles of the circular economy, but what does this mean for managing the IT lifecycle? Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

NUS students learn to handle agitated patients through VR

Medical and nursing students at the National University of Singapore’s medical school will soon don virtual reality headsets to learn how to handle agitated patients Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

field of view (FOV)

Field of view (FOV) is the open, observable area a person can see through their eyes or via an optical device, such as a camera. Continue Reading

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• Rahul Awati

Prepare for smart robot revolution

While industrial robots are well established, smart robots are being deployed across retail and logistics – but much of the tech is still nascent Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

font

The word 'font' refers to a set of printable or displayable typography or text characters in a specific style and size. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

scanner

A scanner is a device that captures images from photographic prints, posters, magazine pages and similar sources for computer editing and display. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Accenture: Trust and opportunities in the metaverse

The metaverse is the wild west of the internet, but pioneering businesses are laying the foundations for a new era of virtual reality Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Raspberry Pi at 10

We celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Raspberry Pi computer Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Raspberry Pi at 10: Cheaper than chips

We speak to the founder of Raspberry Pi about the power of a low-cost device and its appeal as an educational tool and for space-age projects Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

RealWear enables remote nuclear plant inspection

Augmented reality headsets from RealWear have been deployed by TÜV SÜD for certifying technical systems during the pandemic Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

How the European Commission is responding to chip crisis

The global supply of semiconductors is still constrained, and this is having a direct impact on European manufacturers Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Ocado showcases 3D printing innovation

Having delivered its first orders 20 years ago, Ocado is now reinventing the business process for online grocery delivery Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

IT departments struggling to secure printer endpoints

Printers are at risk of attack, just as any other endpoint device, but many IT leaders are struggling to secure their print infrastructure Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

HP patches bugs in over 150 printer models

More than 150 HP multifunction printers are at risk of compromise through a series of newly disclosed vulnerabilities, one of them wormable Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Electronic waste excluded from COP26 agenda

Data sanitation industry group calls on UK government to add electronic waste to the climate summit’s agenda Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Facebook rebrands to Meta amid continuing controversies

Facebook has changed its corporate name to Meta to support its work on the next generation of “social technologies”, but concerns around trust and privacy persist Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

COP26: Is the tech sector ready to rise to climate challenge?

There is growing recognition that the tech sector produces mountains of e-waste and consumes significant amounts of energy and natural resources Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Epson combines print with sprint: partners with Usain Bolt in Europe

Seizing the market opportunity for sustainable and cost-effective home printing, Epson is aiming to reinforce its brand message in this space and raise awareness of its EcoTank range. Continue Reading

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• Louella Fernandes, Quocirca

The Great Resignation: Opportunities for MSPs

How can MPS providers help their customers get ahead of the talent drain with technology to drive better employee experience, engagement and productivity across the hybrid work environment? Continue Reading

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• Louella Fernandes, Quocirca

Rebooting the hospitality sector with technology

Technology is playing a crucial role as the hospitality sector rebounds after the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading

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• Roy Castleman

Managed print services opportunities when the chips are down

From cars to consumer electronics, the global chip shortage is disrupting supply chains and causing price rises across industries. The print industry is not immune, with printers and MFPs reliant ... Continue Reading

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• Louella Fernandes, Quocirca

Aftershock eyes corporate PC market

Singapore-based custom PC supplier Aftershock has set up a corporate sales team and is looking to offer a desktop as a service for business customers Continue Reading

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• Aaron Tan, TechTarget

The digital road ahead: National Highways puts technology in the driving seat

We speak to National Highways about its multi-year plan to tech-enable the management and operations of our motorways Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Procuring law enforcement tech needs greater scrutiny

Tech firms are playing a high-stakes game to drive adoption of artificial intelligence and surveillance technology in law enforcement Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Room for improvement in UK right to repair laws

The UK government introduced right to repair legislation earlier in 2021 to combat the growing issue of electronic waste, but data sanitisation firm Blancco says that while it’s a step in the right direction, there is definitely scope for improvement Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

UN special rapporteurs call for surveillance tech moratorium

In the wake of revelations about NSO Groups Pegasus spyware, a number of special rapporteurs from the United Nations are re-igniting calls for a global moratorium on the sale and transfer of surveillance technologies Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Microsoft fixes seven critical bugs on light Patch Tuesday

All seven critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday were related to remote code execution, and there was one zero-day related to Windows Update Medic Service Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

printer

A printer is a device that accepts text and graphic output from a computer and transfers the information to paper, usually to standard-size, 8.5" by 11" sheets of paper. Continue Reading

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• Katie Terrell Hanna

Possible ransomware attack hits Italian vaccine booking system

It is still unclear who is behind the attack that caused Covid-19 vaccine bookings in Lazio, Italy, to grind to a halt, as despite masses of files being encrypted no specific ransom demands have been made for the decryptor Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Nine security flaws found in critical hospital infrastructure

The ‘PwnedPiper’ vulnerabilities identified in systems used by 80% of US hospitals could be used to launch ransomware attacks Continue Reading

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• Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor

Gartner: Purchasing enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage

How can organisations purchase enterprise PCs during a global chip shortage? They need to outsmart the crisis Continue Reading

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• Autumn Stanish

Can India become a global manufacturing hub?

India can be a major player in the global manufacturing supply chain by shoring up IP protection and tapping opportunities in contract manufacturing and firmware design Continue Reading

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• Pratima Harigunani

Sparsely staffed offices: the new post-pandemic cyber gap

With many offices still operating at limited capacity, a red teaming expert reveals how his job is getting easier, and why this is a problem Continue Reading

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• Kyle Gaertner

Volvo: Our friends in software

We speak to Volvo’s head of software platform about the company’s strategy to build a software-defined car Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

PrintNightmare haunts Microsoft as patch may miss mark

Microsoft dropped an out-of-band patch to fix PrintNightmare, but there are concerns it may not be totally effective. This does not mean it shouldn’t be applied Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Forrester finds companies confounded by data deluge

A Dell-commissioned study by analyst firm Forrester finds organisations overwhelmed by mounds of data Continue Reading

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• Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications

Should I be worried about PrintNightmare?

The accidental publication of proof of concept code for a Windows vulnerability, and the reclassification of said bug from low to critical severity, has the cyber community concerned. Is it right to be? Continue Reading

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• Alex Scroxton, Security Editor

Is the UK government planning to rewrite GDPR?

In this week’s Computer Weekly, a government taskforce on post-Brexit regulations has recommended changes to GDPR in the UK – we examine the implications. The NHS has launched a new data strategy - we look at what it means for your medical records. And we ask how to avoid the performance problems that affect private cloud. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Why data and the pandemic are ripping up paper processes

We explore how the Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rip out traditional paper processes and replace them with end-to-end digitisation Continue Reading

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• Marc Ambasna-Jones

A new three-year plan for digital government

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the new CEO of the Gov-ernment Digital Service, Tom Read, explains his three-year strategy for improving online public services. EU attempts to regulate AI are under fire – we examine the issues. And we find out how Bupa is turning to the cloud to deliver per-sonalised healthcare. Read the issue now. Continue Reading

Best practices for secure printing

The reality of a paperless office remains some way off, so printers are here to stay for a while. But their increasingly connected status means securing them should be a priority Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor

Security Think Tank: To secure printers think process, technology and people

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading

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• Louise Barber, Turnkey Consulting

Security Think Tank: Time to accept printers will leak data

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading

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• Andy Jones, Information Security Forum (ISF)

Security Think Tank: What must a secure print strategy take into account?

Though rarely discussed in a cyber context, the prevalence of connected printers and MFPs poses security risks both technological and physical. What does a print security strategy need to take into account? Continue Reading

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• Josh Foote

The drive towards computational storage

The explosion in data is driving demand for faster computing and storage remains a bottleneck – but things are about to change Continue Reading

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• Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
• Adrian Bridgwater